A Suffolk landmark is hosting a one-off Christmas event this week as the busiest shopping day of the year looms. 

Snape Maltings is well known nationwide for its summer season of a variety of musical events, with artists such as KT Tunstall and Sheku Kanneh-Mason heading to the stage this year. 

However, this year visitors to the site today, November 23, will be able to enjoy a festive shopping day and capitalise on extended opening hours, with the site open for customers until 7.30pm. 

East Anglian Daily Times: A range of Christmas items will be available to purchase in the shopA range of Christmas items will be available to purchase in the shop (Image: Newsquest)

Local businesses will be at the event, which is set to be a one-stop shop for those looking to support small local businesses this Christmas.

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Southwold Flower Co. will be selling bespoke bouquets and wreaths, while The Styled Writing Company will have a personalised calligraphy stand.

East Anglian Daily Times: Festive food and drink will also be available throughout the eventFestive food and drink will also be available throughout the event (Image: Newsquest)

The extensive food hall at the Maltings will be hosting Edmunds Cocktails, Bare Vodka and Stokes Sauces stands, with tastings available for those looking to try before they buy.

Pinneys of Orford and Tosier Chocolatemakers will be serving a range of festive food and drink. 

Music from Grace Calver and Aldeburgh Voices Choir will accompany the event throughout the evening.